Dwarfed by “The Howitzer” on Helm Crag’s summit on a cold sun-kissed morning in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Pausing on our climb to Sticks Pass in the Eastern Fells to look back towards St. John’s in the Vale and High Rigg—with Skiddaw and the Northern Fells in the distance #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Sunrise is our favorite time to be on the Lake District fells. This time on Nab Scar looking over Rydal Beck Valley in the Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Meeting another Lake District enthusiast below Wether Hill in the Far Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Making our way up Steel Knotts (Pikeawassa) above a serene Martindale in the Far Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

View of the steep north side of Mellbreak supported by a bright bouquet in the Western Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Buttermere Ridge towering over Comb Beck and Buttermere in the Western Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Great Gable with Styhead Tarn below as we climb Lingmell in the Southern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Walking in Newlands Valley with Robinson in the distance and Newlands Church (Grade II…16th century) nestled in the trees in the Northwestern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Looking back to beautiful Scawgill Bridge over Blaze Beck as we begin the very steep climb to Graystones in the Northwestern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Sublime view of Newlands Valley as we descend the north side of Robinson in the Northwestern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A wet and windy descent of the north side of Loughrigg towards Grasmere in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Nary another walker in sight looking northward through beautiful Bowderdale in the Howgill Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A promising approach to Cautley Spout and the “prevading tranquility…and sleeping elephants” of the Howgill Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Walking along a swelling Green Burn after descending Helm Crag in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Striding through quiet Caiston Glen below Middle Dodd and Little Hart Crag in the Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Lovely view of a tranquil Ullswater and surrounding fells from Arnison Crag in the Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A break at the towering cairn on Thornthwaite Crag during our walk around the Kentmere Horseshoe in the Far Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A delightful stroll below Sourmilk Gill Falls after a visit to Tarn Crag and Easdale Tarn in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Feeling small as we follow the ancient Roman track towards the north approach to High Street in the Far Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Finishing the climb to Helvellyn via Swirral Edge high above Red Tarn in the Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Approaching the surveying pillar on Tarn Crag in the Far Eastern Fells with Shipman Knotts, Kentmere Pike, and Harter Fell on the ridge behind #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

An open gate to the epic realm of Seathwaite Fell and Taylor Gill Force near the bottom of a very steep descent of Glaramara via Hind Gill in the Southern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Battling gales on Bowscale Fell in the Northern Fells…but this view of Blencathra made the effort worthwhile #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

As the morning clag starts to rise, the precipitous eastern edge of Red Pike appears high above Mosedale in the Western Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Descending White Side above Keppel Cove in the Eastern Fells with Sheffield Pike and Birkhouse Moor dappled in sunlight #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Pausing on High Rigg in the Central Fells to admire the distant view of Skiddaw and adjacent Northern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A clear and cold morning alongside Stonethwaite Beck on the way to Eagle Crag in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Walking on Rannerdale Knotts in the Northwestern Fells while viewing Mellbreak (one of our favorite fells) and Crummock Water #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A moment of of solitude on Robinson in the Northwestern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

An autumn view of Pasture Bottom towards Threshthwaite Cove in the Far Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A glimpse of Thirlmere from Wren Crag on the way to underrated High Rigg in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Striding towards Swirl How via the visually intimidating Prison Band climb on a misty morning in the Southern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Pausing on a morning climb of Fleetwith Edge to admire Gatescarth Farm and Buttermere #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Stunning traditional stone barn above Wath Bridge in Hartsop on our way up Gray Crag in the Far Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

With Wastwater shining in the early morning light, starting the steep climb up the nose of Lingmell in the Southern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A September descent of the loose and rocky trail below Windy Gap and Great Gable as we make our way towards Ennerdale in the Western Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A colorful fall glimpse of Skiddaw and Skiddaw Little Man above Keswick while walking near Newlands Church in the Northwestern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A fleeting break in the October clag over Easdale from near Helm Crag in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Walking towards the light of a snow-topped Place Fell after a March trip to Hartsop above How in the Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

A misty September view of Wasdale and Wastwater while descending from Kirk Fell in the Western Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Solitary Herdwick perched high above Stickle Tarn along the North Rake approach to Pavey Ark in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Expansive view of Eskdale and Great Moss from just south of the Sampston’s Stones in the Southern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Walking alongside Tewit Moss on the way to Devoke Water (the Lake District’s largest tarn) in the Outlying Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Enjoying a view of light-bathed Bakestall and Skiddaw from atop the often underrated Binsey in the Northern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

An eager start to our August journey through Langstrath Valley from Stonethwaite in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Pausing on our climb of Hallin Fell to to look back at Beda Fell and serene Martindale (maybe our favorite Lake District valley) in the Far Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Walking towards Bowderdale Farm and Wastwater after an April completion of the Mosedale Horseshoe in the Western Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

High above Great Langdale and Blea Tarn near completion of a May journey to the Langdale Pikes in the Central Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Tennyson thought Bassenthwaite Lake beautiful enough to be the inspiration for the mythical origin of Excalibur—who’s to doubt while enjoying the view from Dodd in the Northern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria